Child Abuse: The Importance of the Pharmacy Staff's Role in Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
Child Abuse: The Importance of the Pharmacy Staff’s Role in Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse is organized by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Initial release date: January 27, 2021
Expiration date: January 27, 2024 - No credit can be earned after this date
Activity Preview:
In 2018, nearly 1,770 children died of abuse and neglect in the United States alone. Nearly 700,000 cases of child abuse and neglect are reported annually. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stress factors, isolation, and financial struggles have led to new and ongoing cases of child abuse. Attend this webinar to learn about the impact of child abuse, the causes of child abuse, and how to properly report suspected abuse cases. Participants are guaranteed to leave the webinar with a better understanding of the critical role pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can play in preventing and reporting suspected cases.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, pharmacists will be able to:
• Define types of child abuse (i.e., sexual, physical, emotional, and neglect).
• Identify the various signs and symptoms of child abuse and determine which type of abuse could be occurring.
• Identify the vital role pharmacists can play in identifying and stopping child abuse.
• Review effective ways pharmacists can report suspected child abuse.
At the completion of this knowledge-based activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to:
• Define types of child abuse (i.e., sexual, physical, emotional, and neglect).
• Identify the various signs and symptoms of child abuse and determine which type of abuse could be occurring.
• Identify the vital role that pharmacy staff can play in identifying and stopping child abuse.
• Describe ways that pharmacy technicians and staff can report suspected child abuse.